Mapelli discusses his 2026 DTM debut with ABT Sportsline, Lamborghini Temerario GT3 development, and hopes of fighting for wins.
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Mapelli ready for DTM debut with ABT Sportsline after years of GT3 success

Marco Mapelli entered the 2026 DTM season as a rookie, but only by name, at 38, the Italian brought vast GT3 experience to ABT Sportsline. He had already raced across Europe, Asia, Japan, the United States and Australia. He had competed in major endurance events, including the Nürburgring, Bathurst and several 24-hour races. Few drivers…

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ABT Sportsline confirms Lamborghini factory drivers Engstler and Mapelli for its 2026 DTM line-up ahead of the upcoming season
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ABT Sportsline confirm Luca Engstler and Marco Mapelli for the 2026 DTM season

ABT Sportsline has confirmed Luca Engstler and Marco Mapelli as its driver line-up for the 2026 DTM season, with the pair set to represent the team in the upcoming campaign. The announcement completes ABT’s driver pairing for the new season, bringing together two drivers with strong experience in GT3 machinery and international GT competition. As…

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ABT reveals two Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO2 line-ups for the 2026 Nürburgring 24, featuring factory drivers and past winners.
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Lamborghini factory stars headline ABT Nürburgring 24 programme in 2026

As reported by Sportscar365, ABT has unveiled two competitive driver line-ups for its pair of Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO2 entries ahead of this year’s Nürburgring 24 Hours. The German team will field two cars in the SP9 class at the Nordschleife endurance classic. Notably, past race winners Nicky Catsburg and Nick Yelloly will reunite in…

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Rutronik confirms all-Lamborghini factory trio of Patric Niederhauser, Luca Engstler, and Marco Mapelli for 2026 GTWC Europe as it debuts the Temerario GT3.
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Rutronik Racing ushers in Lamborghini era with Niederhauser, Engstler and Mapelli to feature in 2026 GTWC Europe

Endurance Cup line-up made up entirely of Lamborghini factory drivers, as the reigning champions switch to the new Temerario GT3 for the 2026 season. The Remchingen-based squad has fielded a Porsche 911 GT3 R in the category since 2021 and secured last year’s Endurance Cup crown with Patric Niederhauser, Sven Müller and Alessio Piciarello. However,…

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